xi, 230 pages ; 24 cm

"The Byzantine lists cataloguing the "errors" of Latin Christians have been dismissed by generations of scholars as the writings of deranged fanatics. In contrast, Tia M. Kolbaba takes these texts seriously and presents an explanation of their significance that is both erudite and eminently readable." "The lists were written by Byzantines who believed that western Christians had fallen into heresy and impiety. Systematically addressing each fault enumerated in the lists - including the Filioque, fasting on the Sabbath, prohibiting clerical marriage, eating unclean food, and crossing themselves the wrong way - Kolbaba traces the likely explanations of the differences in custom and ritual between eastern and western Christians."--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-220) and index

Greeks, Latins, and religion in the Middle Ages -- The lists, their authors, and their audience -- Contents -- The problem with distinctions -- The lists, liturgy, symbols, and Byzantine religion -- The lists, Byzantine ideals, and Byzantine reality -- Unclean food in the lists

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